Has anybody tried building a conversion along these lines? Seems like a fun way to get some different kind of fun out of your buggy, espacially for kids. I was thinking of using a smaller windseuf rig.

http://www.landsegler.de/sail-kit.htm

looks very good...:singing:

sweet, Id try it, is there an english website with ordering info that you know of ?

tried converting it on my webby

http://pic7.piczo.com/Popeyethewelder/?g=34164647&cr=7

Thanks for the language conversion, Popeye. I was wondering what the heck it said. I emailed Dave Lord, who said he'd converted a small buggy for his wife. He wasn't happy with the mast support tubes as they made it hard to get in and out, so he welded up an aluminum bracket that has a tube the mast slips into. This is strengthened by two side flanges. It's a little more complicated than this, and I'll try to post some shots he sent. The bracket bolts to the downtube, and he runs a 3 meter windsurf sail. Since my buggy now has a wide axle, I think I'll stick with the support tubes. I also want it to be sturdy. Now all I have to do is scrounge a used sail/mast boom setup and build it. Then pull it all apart and redesign, etc... If I can figure out how to post pics, I'll do it.

Only thing I'm wondering about, is if you only attach it to the down tube, is there a chance of twisting the side rails when you load up the sail? I can see the bars to the back wheels adding a lot of strength.

On the little buggy I saw a shot of, it looked to be the weakest link. With only one attachment point, even if it's gusseted, it seemed as if it could cause stresses in various areas. Didn't consider the side rails, though. I like triangulation. The welded plates on either side of the mast tube are about
2 1/2" wide and extend from the bottom of the "U" shaped bracket, up 6" - 8". The corners were rounded on all sides for safety. Seems to me you'd still get forces forward and aft.
I've tried copy/pasting the image into this, but that's not working. Am I just being an idiot here? I read the FAQs and it says "You can attach a file on the New Post and Post Reply pages with the upload field." The only upload field I can find is the one I'm typing it right now.

Flyhigh - I use photobucket (free) for posting pictures and it works well. Just make sure to upload it in a message board size,

Joe

P.S. I still would like to see some pics of your Doomwheels when you get a chance.

Me too! Problem is making the time to find some rollerblade boots. I have the rails,hardware,and tires. Just need some comfy fitting boots.

Thanks Da Vinch, here are a couple of shots of Dave's little buggy. He's built many landsailers, just do a search for Dave Lord. I'll post my Doomwheels a little later.

http://s179.photobucket.com/albums/w283/flyhigh142/

I downloaded some shots of my doomwheels. I used rollerblade "Macroblades" because that's what I owned. I like the support of hard shelled boots. I've never used the darn things since the conversion, though! I bought a buggy and these now languish in the garage. Make me an offer if you have size 11.5 feet. I also have the normal wheels.

http://s179.photobucket.com/albums/w283/flyhigh142/

Lookin' good Flyhigh - you should try them out before selling them off